| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $154.56 | 8.802% | $168.1644 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.37 | 10.467% | $185.9933 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.89 | 8.631% | $268.1991 | $268.20 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.50 | 12.579% | $261.7462 | $261.75 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.51 | 12.409% | $240.0045 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.89 | 3.339% | $184.8631 | $184.86 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.69 | 10.502% | $160.9904 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,340.41 | $1,469.9610 | $1,469.95 | $1,469.95 | $1,470.00 | |